kpix 5 reporter don ford shows us how state and federal officials are looking to prevent another drowning. >> reporter: instead of saving someone, this rescued jet ski is deliberately dropping a coast guard swimmer into the mavericks waves. this is a multi-agency drill and the trained swimmer will be picked up by this coast guard helicopter. some serious surf training in serious conditions. petty officer pam bowman says beach accidents this year are alarming. >> we have had seven deaths and five of them have been related to people out on the beach with their dogs. >> reporter: folks diving into the surf trying to save their dogs washed into the water by so-called sneaker waves. women accident is especially tragic. >> a 16-year-old boy saw his dog go into the surf. he went into the water after the dog. his parents were concerned about his ability to get back out of the water and sadly, the only one of that who made it back out of the water was the dog. >> reporter: california state parks lifeguard jeff watkins says don't underestimate your dog. >> what people need to know about dogs is the